Open-Faced Sloppy Tempeh Sandwich

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup crumbled dried tempeh
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
• barbecue sauce (I use a low carb brand)
• 2 slices thick bread (whole grain or low carb)
• mustard
• 2 slices reduced-fat cheese (optional)
• 1 cup prepared coleslaw (I also use a reduced calorie version of Coleslaw Coleslaw)

Directions

1. 1

   In a microwavable bowl, combine the tempeh, onions, and green peppers. Add about 1/4 - 1/2 of a cup of warm water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave until the tempeh and veggies are soft - about 2 1/2 minutes (There shouldn't be much liquid at this point; if the mixture is water-logged, drain it and continue.).

2. 2

   Add enough of the barbecue sauce to the bowl so that the mixture, as you stir it up, has the consistancy of a "normal" sloggy joe. (You can also add a little garlic powder or mustard or even ketchup if you like.).

3. 3

   Toast the bread slices. Place them on a baking sheet. Slaver each slice with mustard and then add the sloppy joe mixture. Top with cheese, if using.

4. 4

   Broil the sandwich over high heat until the cheese melts.

5. 5

   Remove the sandwiches from the oven and place each on a plate. Add the coleslaw on top. Serve with fork and knife (and napkins :).